As we allow our faith and values to transform and unite us, our vision and mission statements protect us from becoming exclusive. They act as a constant reminder that the blessing of transformation is to be shared with others. We are called to serve each other and the communities of our world.
Are we actively pursuing transformed lives that demonstrate evidence of renewed hope through Jesus Christ, or are we just a dispenser of charity?
In Scripture, the God we worship reveals himself through the CHRIST-centred story. And we find our place in that story as well. Major Lorne Pritchett continues our spiritual life series, exploring R for redemption: the reality and consequence of sin, alongside the audacious hope we’re able to find and experience at the cross.
A year has passed since the findings in Kamloops. The time for truth and reconciliation is now.
As The Salvation Army, here's how we can support "ex-vangelicals" as they deconstruct and reconstruct their faith.
While I am grateful personally for faith, grace and peace, I also believe it is needed and available for us as the Canada and Bermuda Territory. God intends to do great things among and through us as we are on this journey of transformation.
A Pandemic of Loneliness
Feeling isolated? Chances are, you’re not alone.
by Captain Laura Van SchaickIn Genesis 2, God says: “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Humans are inherently social, but the past two years have perhaps been the most isolating in a century. What role can the church play in building authentic community?
The communities of our world need us to stand out and be beacons of light and hope as followers of Jesus, as holy people. We can be the place where people find belonging, in discovering they belong to God.
Following the gospel is quite simple. We can show our kids that reaching out to Jesus and following him adds so much love and joy to our lives.
Crime and Punishment
Does the Canadian criminal justice system believe that people can be redeemed?
by Rebekah McNeillyIs the way we see incarcerated people compatible with the gospel?